Michael D. Jackson
President
Dr. Michael D. Jackson has served as the Associate Director of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Commission on Accreditation since 2022, assisting colleges and universities across North America in their pursuit of excellence. Prior to his service with ABHE, he served Heritage Christian University as a teacher and administrator from 2007-2022, including as Vice President of Academic Affairs. He has over 20 years of local church ministry experience, including youth, associate, college, and education ministry roles. He currently serves as an elder at the Highland Park Church of Christ in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, following a long ministry tenure there.
Dr. Jackson earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) from Union University (’17), an M.A. in New Testament from Freed Hardeman University (’07), and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Heritage Christian University (’04).
Michael and his wife Stacey have been married for 22 years and have three children- Jonah (17), Silas (12), and Bess (2). The Jackson family loves HCU, and it has loved and shaped them. They look forward to serving HCU’s mission to advance the church together.
Education
Ed.D., Educational Leadership (Higher Education), Union University, 2017
M.A., New Testament, Freed-Hardeman University, 2007
B.A., Biblical Studies, Heritage Christian University, 2004
Missions and Ministry
Associate Minister, Highland Park Church of Christ, 2016-present
College Minister, Highland Park Church of Christ, 2008-2016
Associate and Youth Minister, Winfield Church of Christ, 2003-2007
Youth and Song Director, Glendale Church of Christ, 2001-2003
